Ontario PWC Sightseeing Attractions Top 10 POIs

Ride to Best Jet Ski Attractions Seen From The Water…

So what are the top 10 Ontario PWC sightseeing attractions for self guided Sea Doo adventures? Ask any Sea Doo tour riders and whether they’re experienced or beginners, you’re bound to get a variety of opinions. Same goes for other recreational boaters. That’s because there are so many awesome sights along #ontariowaterways when I’m riding my Sea Doo GTX S 155! Of course, the best of all is simply the majestic splendour that Mother Nature has bestowed to this province’s 250,000 lakes and 100,00 kilometres (62,000 miles) of rivers – and the best way to appreciate it is on a Sea Doo personal watercraft, generically called a PWC or jet ski!

That being said, I have a personal top 10 list of sights, both natural and man-made, that really knock my socks off every time on my Sea Doo rides. So here are my best jet ski attractions, in alphabetical order…

Also called Baie Fine, this is a peaceful, deep fiord in northeastern Ontario that’s about 11 kilometres (7 miles) long and ends at a sheltered anchorage called The Pool. It’s a great escape from the bigger waters of Georgian Bay and incredibly scenic too. Don’t miss a hike to and refreshing swim in nearby Lake Topaz (see video below). #rideneontario

As it name suggests, this steep railway is built into the side of a huge hill to raise or lower boats on their journey through the Severn River in what’s known as Explorers’ Edge. It’s an amazing sight to see, but the best view is from the boat platform as it descends the west slope, so try to get a front position. #explorersedge

The largest lock in the Parks Canada system is a truly impressive sight from above and makes a PWC rider feel pretty small when the lock walls are towering many stories tall on either side in the Ottawa River.

Devil’s Rock is a well known and massive cliff on the west shore of Lake Temiscaming in northeastern Ontario, where if you look closely, you can spot the open ends of old mine shafts tunnelled deep in to the rock face. #rideneontario

Location: Georgian Bay west of Point au Baril on Ojibway Island – Lat & Long unavailable. Note: The map location link isn’t right either, so ask before trying to find it on your own!

The Ojibway Club is another one of those completely unexpected sights. You’re cruising along through the islands in Georgian Bay’s inland waterway, when suddenly out of nowhere the imposing façade of the Ojibway Club appears in Explorers’ Edge. #explorersedge

Most tourists see Old Fort Henry from inside looking out, but from your PWC on the great waterway, you can appreciate it from an invaders perspective – and don’t be shocked to have a cannon fired from the ramparts! #thegreatwaterway

The navigable section of the Lower Ottawa ends within a stone’s throw of Canada’s Parliament Buildings near the mouth of the Rideau Canal. The seat of our national government in Ottawa looks totally different from the water.

The world’s largest lift lock is a huge water tank that raises and lowers full of boats on their way to and from the Kawarthas. It’s an amazing sight, but the best view is from the tank itself as it reaches the top of its lift. #kawarthas

Popularly known as “Bird Rock”, this sheer cliff face towers over the water, which is so deep that you can drive your PWC right up beside it. But for the best view, cruise around to the sheltered bay just around the south point and hike to the top of Ontario’s Highlands. #ontarioshighlands

The tips and advice in this article are the opinions of the author, may not work in every situation and are intended only for the convenience and interest of the reader, who has the personal responsibility to confirm the validity, accuracy and relevancy of this information prior to putting it to their own use.